Damn that's a good price for the S2s from Amazon JP. Do I get them as an upgrade for my Carbo Bassos, shell out the extra for the Onkyo IE-HF300 or get something else..

It's not that I don't like the sound of the Carbo Bassos; in fact, I love the sound signature as it has just enough bass for me, but it's build quality that leaves a lot to be desired for me (Driver flex pissing me off, cable seems a bit flimsy etc.). I just want something with a similar / the same sound signature but better quality sound as well as improved build quality.

That's the good (and bad!) thing about discovering so many good IEMs; I can't decide which ones to get!

Damn that's a good price for the S2s from Amazon JP. Do I get them as an upgrade for my Carbo Bassos, shell out the extra for the Onkyo IE-HF300 or get something else..

It's not that I don't like the sound of the Carbo Bassos; in fact, I love the sound signature as it has just enough bass for me, but it's build quality that leaves a lot to be desired for me (Driver flex pissing me off, cable seems a bit flimsy etc.). I just want something with a similar / the same sound signature but better quality sound as well as improved build quality.

That's the good (and bad!) thing about discovering so many good IEMs; I can't decide which ones to get!

Lol we all know you are looking for an upgrade to your Bassos as you've mentioned it like 20 times now.

Lol we all know you are looking for an upgrade to your Bassos as you've mentioned it like 20 times now.

Just thought I'd mentioned it again for good measure

That statement could apply to almost anything; the CKN70s have been mentioned in this thread over 20 times, as have many other phones. Nice to know I've got someone paying such close attention to my posts though, albeit counting incorrectly.

That statement could apply to almost anything; the CKN70s have been mentioned in this thread over 20 times, as have many other phones. Nice to know I've got someone paying such close attention to my posts though, albeit counting incorrectly.

Personally from what I have been reading/hearing from our esteemed peers, the S2's have wonderful SQ especially if you are amping them. They would certainly be a nice upgrade for you, and for their approx $120 total price, would be excellent best bang for buck. Again though, you would probably want to be amping them (anyone chime in if I'm wrong about this).